Important Chapters for IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry Paper: Difficulty Level, Weightage, Pattern

Important Chapters for IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry Paper: Difficulty Level, Weightage, Pattern

Edited By Nikita Shaw | Updated on Feb 01, 2025 10:45 AM IST | #JAM
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IIT JAM will be held on February 2, 2025. The Chemistry paper will be held in the forenoon session, from 9:30 to 12:30. The total duration of the Chemistry paper will be 3 hours. According to the previous years, the Chemistry paper will be moderate to high. Students will have to attempt a high number of questions out of 60 to score good marks in the IIT JAM 2025.

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  1. IIT JAM Chemistry Predicted Topicwise Question Weightage
  2. IIT JAM Expected Chemistry Question Paper 2025- Difficulty Level
  3. JAM Subjectwise Expected Weightage 2025
  4. IIT JAM Chemistry Paper Pattern 2025
  5. IIT Chemistry JAM Previous Year Question Paper With Solution
Important Chapters for IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry Paper: Difficulty Level, Weightage, Pattern
Important Chapters for IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry Paper: Difficulty Level, Weightage, Pattern

Only a few days left for the exam and now students can look through the analysis of the question paper. These last minute question analysis helps them to boost their confidence level. Aspirants can also solve some last year's question papers. To know the chapter weightage and the difficulty level of the JAM Chemistry paper, stay with this article.

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IIT JAM Chemistry Predicted Topicwise Question Weightage

From the table below students can see the expected number of questions from each topic.

Physical Chemistry

Topic Name- Expected Questions

Topic Name- Expected Questions

Atomic and molecular structure

4-5

Chemical and Phase equilibria

6-7

Solid State

2-3

Electroscopy

2-3

Liquid State

1-2

Chemical thermodynamics

2-3

Adsorption

1-2

Basic mathematical concepts

1-2

Chemical Kinetics

1-2

Spectroscopy

1-2

Organic Chemistry

Topic Name- Expected Questions

Topic Name- Expected Questions

Organic reaction mechanism and synthetic application

5-6

National Products Chemistry

2-3

Basic concept in organic chemistry and stereochemistry

5-6

Aromatic and heterocyclic chemistry

2-4

Qualitative organic analysis

2-3



Inorganic Chemistry

Topic Name- Expected Questions

Topic Name- Expected Questions

Transition Metals ( d block)

3-4

Bioorganic Chemistry

2-3

Chemical bonding and shapes of molecules

5-6

Main group of element ( s and p block)

2-3

Instrumental methods of analysis

2-3

Extractions of Metals

1-2

IIT JAM Expected Chemistry Question Paper 2025- Difficulty Level

From the last years’ trends we can predict that the level of the question paper will be high to moderate. There are three sections in the question paper. According to the sections, the difficulty level will differ. Section C has mainly numerical type questions that contain mainly advanced level questions.

JAM 2025 Expected Difficulty Level - Chemistry

Sections

Difficulty Level

Section A

Easy to Moderate

Section B

Easy to Moderate

Section C

Moderate to High

Overall Paper

Moderate to High

JAM Subjectwise Expected Weightage 2025

Subject Chemistry has broadly three chapters- Organic, Inorganic and Physical. It is expected that the high number of questions would be asked from Physical Chemistry. Its contribution is mainly higher. The below table gives you the predicted weightage of these three chapters for the year 2025.

Chapters

Predicted Questions

Predicted Weightage

Physical Chemistry

20-24

35-37%

Organic Chemistry

18-20

32-34%

Inorganic Chemistry

18-20

29-31%


IIT JAM Chemistry Paper Pattern 2025

There are a total of 60 questions asked for 100 marks that are divided into three sections. There is also negative marking in section A only. The JAM 2025 Chemistry paper pattern is as follows.

Section

Question Type/ Total Questions

Marks per Question

Total Marks

Negative Marking

A

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)/ 30

10 questions: 1 mark each

20 questions: 2 marks each

50

1 mark questions: -1/3 mark

2 mark questions: -2/3 mark

B

Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)/ 10

2 marks each

20

No negative marking

No partial marking

C

Numerical Answer Type (NAT)/ 20

10 questions: 1 mark each

10 questions: 2 marks each

30

No negative marking

Total

60

-

100

-

IIT Chemistry JAM Previous Year Question Paper With Solution

Here are the links to the IIT JAM Chemistry Previous Year question papers


Note: Students are advised to stay with for the real JAM Chemistry paper analysis.

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Hello,

If you are covering topics like differential equations and functions of two and three variables, you're on the right track for the IIT JAM 2025 exam. However, cracking the exam requires a thorough understanding of all subjects in the syllabus, consistent practice, and time management. Focus on all key topics, solve previous years' papers, and take mock tests to boost your preparation. With dedication and strategy, success is achievable.

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Hello there,

Yes, you can apply for IIT JAM 2026 after completing your B.Sc. in August 2024 .

Here’s the eligibility criteria:

  1. Educational Qualification : You must have completed or be in the final year of your undergraduate degree (B.Sc.) by the time of admission. Since you will be graduating in August 2024 , you are eligible for IIT JAM 2026 .

  2. Age Limit : There is no age limit for applying to IIT JAM.

  3. Subject Requirement : Make sure you are applying for the subject you studied during your B.Sc. (such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc.).

You can apply for IIT JAM 2026 in the year 2025 (usually the exam takes place in February) as long as you meet the eligibility requirements.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.




Hello,

A provisional admit card typically allows candidates to appear for the examination.

Here are important details :-

  • Certificate Issue: Your application was flagged due to a disallowed OBC-NCL certificate. Ensure you rectify this as per the authorities’ guidelines.
  • Exam Participation: You can likely proceed with the exam, but the provisional status might impact later stages if the defect isn’t resolved.
  • Action Required: Contact the IIT JAM authorities immediately to address the certificate issue.
  • Post-Exam Eligibility: Failure to submit a valid certificate by the stipulated deadline could disqualify you from further processes.

Hope it helps !

Hello,

Yes, you can give the IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.) paper, provided you meet the IIT JAM eligibility criteria . Here’s a summary:

  1. Eligibility : Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
  2. Subject Eligibility : For subjects like Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science, an AI/ML background is suitable.
  3. Degree Completion : You must have completed or be in the final year of your Bachelor's degree.
  4. Age Limit : There is generally no age limit for IIT JAM, but check the specific year’s guidelines.
  5. Required Scores : You must meet the minimum score criteria set by the participating institutes.

Hope it helps !

Hello Shivam,

Yes, you can appear for the IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.) exam after completing your B.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning . However, to be eligible, there are some important points to consider:

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Educational Qualification : You must have completed a B.Sc. or an equivalent degree from a recognized university with at least 55% aggregate marks (for General and OBC candidates) or 50% (for SC, ST, and PwD candidates).

  2. Subjects in B.Sc. : IIT JAM offers a variety of subjects, and you need to ensure that your B.Sc. program aligns with one of the available subjects for the exam. Popular streams include Mathematics , Physics , Computer Science , and Biotechnology .

  3. Age Limit : There is no age limit for IIT JAM.

    Steps:

  4. Check the IIT JAM 2025 Eligibility : Before applying, verify that your course content is in line with the subjects offered in IIT JAM. Common subjects for students from AI/ML background include Mathematics and Computer Science .

  5. IIT JAM Exam Preparation : Prepare for the exam by reviewing the syllabus for the subject you choose. You can refer to past years' question papers and study materials available online or through coaching centers.

  6. Apply for IIT JAM : The application forms for IIT JAM are typically released in September-October every year. Make sure you check the official website for updates.

If you are eligible and meet the necessary criteria, you can apply for IIT JAM after completing your B.Sc. and pursue a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in various IITs.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.


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